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Shortwave Radio Recordings: All India Radio – Ravi Shankar

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Thomas

Ravi Shankar passed away December 11, 2012. Like many people, Shankar was a complicated fellow, but no one can deny his talent on the Sitar. His music will live with us forever, not to mention through the musical talents of … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: All India Radio on the Bonito RadioJet

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Thomas

After posting my latest All India Radio recording, SWLing Post reader, Pete, suggested that I check out their broadcasts starting around 21:00 UTC on 11,670 and 9,445 kHz, as they are quite strong into North America. He was right. On Thursday … Continue reading →

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Shortwave Radio Recordings: All India Radio

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Thomas

On of my favorite shortwave stations for music, besides Voice of Greece, is All India Radio (AIR). Since their broadcasts originate on the other side of the planet (from my location), their signal bounces off the ionosphere many times before I … Continue reading →

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All India Radio – special Independence Day broadcast tomorrow

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Thomas

All India Radio (AIR) will broadcast a running commentary in English and Hindi of the flag hoisting ceremony and the Prime Minster’s speech to be held at Red Fort, New Delhi between 0135-0240 UTC (0705-0810 hrs IST) on 15th August, … Continue reading →

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All India Radio on DRM track

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Thomas

As we’ve mentioned before, it appears AIR (All India Radio) may soon be a leader in digital radio in all forms, including shortwave. This, from the Deccan Herald: The government plans to launch a 24-hour news broadcast channel of All … Continue reading →

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India To Go DRM

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Thomas

In the broadcasting world, All India Radio has been an early adopter of DRM technology. I was pleased to find this article from the DRM Consortium via Andy Sennitt at RNW Media Network: The Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) Consortium has … Continue reading →

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All India Radio to begin DRM transmissions

Posted on January 16, 2009 by Thomas

Source — All India Radio News: “The first digital shortwave transmitter of All India Radio will start functioning from Friday. The Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati, Mr. B. S. Lalli will inaugurate this transmitter to mark the Golden Jubilee … Continue reading →

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